Senior Finance Analyst

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Job Responsibilities

• Support one or more accounting operation tasks on Fixed Assets (FA), General Ledger (GL), Accounts Receivable (AR), etc., for ASIA, NOAM, EMEAI, or LATAM Region via Oracle system (R12 & Cloud version).
• Record fixed asset acquisition, disposition, transfer & miscellaneous activities into the accounting system in accordance with SW's policy and procedures, US GAAP, and local statutory requirements.
• Prepare reconciliation within timelines to reconcile the balances between FA subledger and GL.
• Prepare and post journal entries for Bank, Accrual, Prepayment, Salary, Concur account, etc.
• Schedule monthly Balance Sheet reconciliation and upload them into One Stream system.
• Process batches and receipts when receiving from customers, as well as raise debit or credit memos for customers timely and accurately.
• Schedule banking reconciliation, generate monthly summary reports, and proactively perform clearance of customer aging within the prescribed timeframe.
• Execute FA, GL & AR month-end closing and year-end housekeeping by following the internal control policies in accordance with the established work instructions and checklist.
• Analyze and ensure the accounting transaction is reasonable and prepare documentation for internal auditors or management.
• Work closely with team lead and assist with IT testing and process improvement.
• Develop and maintain collaborative working relationships with internal and foreign finance subsidiaries when resolving issues.
• Train new members.

Contacts Inside/Outside Organization

• This position will be in contact with corporate and Local Finance Department personnel throughout the region, including employees in other Sherwin-Williams Business Services centers and personnel at various levels within operating divisions.

Principal Accountabilities

• Follow control procedures that are in place to assure the proper safeguarding of the company’s assets.
• Acquire and maintain a strong understanding of Oracle modules and related computer systems.
• Perform financial functions with knowledge of the appropriate GAAP, whether IFRS or country-specific GAAP.
• Promote an attitude of customer service by ensuring that issues and problems within duties performed by their team are recorded, monitored, and resolved in a timely manner.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records that properly reflect the actual operations of the company.

Position Requirements

• Formal Education: Candidate must possess at least a Professional Certificate, Diploma, Advanced/Higher/Graduate Diploma, or Bachelor's Degree.

Knowledge & Experience

• Minimum 3.5 years of relevant working experience, preferably from a Shared Services Environment.
• Good presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Advanced oral and written English language capability.
• Advanced systems/process orientation with demonstrated critical, analytical thinking, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure, deadline-oriented environment.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a multi-cultural environment.
• Proven ability and initiative to learn/research new concepts, ideas, and technologies quickly.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, especially Microsoft Excel.

Technical/Skill Requirements

• Required:
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Adaptability and willingness to learn new concepts and software.
• Teamwork and collaboration in a professional environment.
• Resourcefulness and good problem-solving skills.
• Time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Preferred:
• Good knowledge in computer systems (Microsoft Office - Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
• Attention to detail and accuracy in the accounting process.
• Proficiency in Chinese language (both read & write) is an added advantage.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following accounting tasks are you familiar with?

Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics More than 10,000 employees

The Sherwin-Williams Company is a global leader in the development, manufacture, and sale of coatings and related products with more than 33,000 employees and business in 117 countries. We market our products under such well-known brands as Sherwin-Williams, Dutch Boy, Krylon, Minwax, and Thompson’s Waterseal. We go to market through a network of more than 4,000 company-operated paint stores and branches around the world, as well as leading mass merchandisers, home centers, independent paint dealers, hardware stores, automotive retailers, and industrial distributors.

Sherwin-Williams Services (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is a fully owned subsidiary of the company consisting of a shared services center located at The Intermark, Kuala Lumpur. We have achieved MSC Malaysia status and have long-term plans at this center to provide quality services in Finance and Information Technology to internal company operating divisions in Asia and throughout the world. All employees in Kuala Lumpur are encouraged to embrace our company’s “Culture of Excellence” and its guiding values signified by these attributes: integrity, people, service, quality, performance, innovation, and growth.

Visit our website www.sherwin-williams.com to learn more about our 140-year history of success, diverse products and services, and opportunities to build a career in technology, sales, and management.